Engineering is one of the most coveted fields for students who have taken Physics, Chemistry, and Math in class 12. Besides offering a multitude of career opportunities, Engineering also holds a unique appeal to science and technology enthusiasts who want to explore the mechanics behind machines and invent new ones.
Nonetheless, for those of you who aspire to become engineers, you must be aware that the field entails a great deal of academic rigour and a test of your scientific acumen. If you enjoy solving complex problems, are not scared to work hard and are a keen observer, engineering might just be the ideal career for you.
However, as Engineering is a highly competitive field, getting into your chosen course or college might not be an easy task. As the admission process involves plenty of planning and preparation, you must have all the admission related details at your finger-tips in addition to being academically well-versed to ace the entrance exams.
To give you a head-start, here's a compilation of Engineering entrance exam details & colleges, pan India.
Paper 1 Details*
Mode: Computer Based Test for B.E./B.Tech.
Test Duration: 3 hours
Question Types:
Section A - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Section B - Questions for which answer is a numerical value with equal weightage in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry
Total Questions: 90
Total Marks: 300
Marking Scheme:
Section A - Correct Answer or the best Answer Four marks (+4) Incorrect Answer Minus one mark (-1)
Section B - Correct Answer Four marks (+4), no negative marking
(*Paper 2: B.Arch.)
Test Details
Mode: Computer Based Test
Duration: 3 hour
Question type & Marking scheme for Paper 1:
Section 1 (18) - MCQ: +3 for correct answer, 0 if question is unanswered, -1 for incorrect answer
Section 2 (24)- MSQ: +4 for four out of four correct answers, +3 for three out of four correct answers, +2 for two out of three or more correct answers, +1 for one out of two or more correct answers, 0 if question not answered, -2 for incorrect answer.
Section 3 (24) - Answer with correct numerical value: +4 for correct numerical value, no negative marking
Question type & Marking scheme for Paper 2:
Section 1 (18)- The answer to each question is a single digit integer ranging from 0 to 9 (both inclusive): +3 for correct answer, 0 if unanswered, -1 for incorrect answer
Section 2 (24) - MSQ: +4 for four out of four correct answers, +3 for three out of four correct answers, +2 for two out of three or more correct answers, +1 for one out of two or more correct answers, 0 if question not answered, -2 for incorrect answer.
Section 3 (24) - Answer with correct numerical value: +4 for correct numerical value, no negative marking.
Test Details
Mode: Computer Based Test
Duration: 3 hour
Question type MCQ: Physics - 40 Questions, Chemistry - 40 Questions, Mathematics - 80 Questions
Total questions: 160
Total marks: 160
No negative marking
Test Details
Duration: 3 hour
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): Part I - Physics (40 questions), Part II - Chemistry (40 questions) Part III - English Proficiency (15 questions) and Logical Reasoning (10 questions), Part IV - Mathematics/Biology (45 questions)
Total questions: 150
Marking Scheme: 3 marks will be given for every correct answer. 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect responses and no marks will be given for un-attempted questions.
| B.E. Courses | Pilani | Goa | Hyderabad | Dubai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Chemical Engineering | ||||
| B.E. Civil Engineering | ||||
| B.E. Computer Science | ||||
| B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ||||
| B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | ||||
| B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering | ||||
| B.E. Mechanical Engineering | ||||
| B.E. Manufacturing Engineering | ||||
| B.E. Biotechnology |
Test Details
Mode: Online proctored mode
Duration: 2 hours & 30 minutes
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): Physics, Math, Chemistry, English and Aptitude. For Biotechnology - Candidates have to appear for Biology instead of Mathematics.
Total questions: 125
Marking scheme: One mark will be provided for every correct answer. There is no negative marking.
Test Details
Mode: Computer Based Test (Remote-proctored test)
Test Duration: 90 minutes
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): Mathematics - 25 Questions, Physics - 25 Questions, Chemistry - 25 Questions, Aptitude - 3 Questions, English - 2 Questions
Total questions: 80
Marking Scheme: For each correct response, one mark will be awarded
There is no negative marking.
| B.E. Courses | Vellore | Chennai | AP | Bhopal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | ||||
| Biotechnology | ||||
| Bioengineering | ||||
| Civil Engineering | Bioengineering | Bioengineering | ||
| Chemical Engineering | ||||
| Computer Science and Engineering | ||||
| Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | ||||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ||||
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | ||||
| Electronics and Computer Engineering | ||||
| Information Technology | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering (Specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics) | ||||
| Mechanical with specialisation in Automotive Engineering | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Electric Vehicles | ||||
| Mechatronics and Automation | ||||
| Production and Industrial Engineering |
Mode: Online Remote Proctored Test (RPT)
Test Duration: 2 hours
Question type MCQ: Mathematics (15), Physics (10), Chemistry (10), and English (10) Numerical Answer Type (NAT): Mathematics (5), Physics (5), and Chemistry (5)
Total questions: 60
Max marks: 240
MCQ: +4 for every correct answer, -1 for every wrong answer, 0 for every unanswered question
NAT: +4 for every correct answer, 0 for every wrong, 0 for every unanswered question MET 2021 Schedule: June 11 - 14, 2021
There will be ONE attempt only.
You might also like to check out AEEE by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, KIITEE by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, SET by Symbiosis Institute of Technology
To conclude, whichever Engineering field you want to pursue, do a thorough research on the admission pre-requisites, selection criteria, entrance exams details of your preferred colleges. Also, check out aspects like research opportunities, subject enrichment programs, clubs and activities and the placement statistics of the particular institution. Once you compile all the information, it’ll help you make an informed decision about studying your chosen course in the college that seems best for you.
All the best!
